MEMPHIS, TN, May 8, 2014--- Evolve Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Al Bright, Jr. has accepted a position on our Board of Directors. Mr. Bright is a law partner in the Memphis office of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, where he practices business law. Mr. Bright is also the current Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee (EDGE), and its related entities, which include the Industrial Development Board of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee.

“At Evolve, we are constantly looking for the best and brightest to bring to our team.” said Scot Lenoir, Chairman, Evolve Bancorp, Inc. “Al has been so involved in our community for years and brings a great legal mind and fresh ideas to our Board. We’re excited that he agreed to serve with us.”

Evolve Bank & Trust, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, currently operates six full-service branches and loan production offices in Arkansas and Tennessee and more than 30 loan production offices across the country. In addition to banking and mortgage services, Evolve is a nationwide Preferred SBA lender and also offers trust and fiduciary services to its customers throughout the U. S.

“Evolve is a company on the move that cares deeply about the success of our community.” said Al Bright, Director, Evolve Bank & Trust. “I look forward to working with them and continuing to find ways to expand our reach, our services, and our mission.”